Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property Licensing and Transactions
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- U.S. and International Patent Preparation and Prosecution
- Trade Secret Enforcement and Protection
- Trademarks
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1994
- Illinois, 1990
- Michigan, 1987
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 1986
Biography
Paul is a registered patent attorney with more than 40 years of experience in U.S. and international patent analysis, opinions, enforcement, preparation and prosecution in many technical areas and fields including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, industrial and exotic chemicals, medical devices and processes, polymers and coating materials, semiconductors, nanotechnology, mechanical articles and systems, and electrical and electronic systems. Paul has counseled both domestic and international corporations and other clients on patent procurement and enforcement matters, licensing and transactions contracts, foreign and international patent processing and procedures, as well as intellectual property portfolio management and monetization. Paul has worked in both the corporate and law firm settings and brings a seasoned wealth of practiced and tested knowledge to maximize the intellectual property rights and opportunities of his clients. When not serving his clients, Paul can be found in the marina or on-board his vintage ChrisCraft cabin cruiser exploring the waters and shorelines of the nationally registered scenic St. Croix River.
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence 1986
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
M.S., Organic Chemistry 1983
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Chemistry, postgraduate assistant 1980
- St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
B.A. with distinction in chemistry 1979
Honors: Departmental Distinction, National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Grant, 1978
- U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
Senatorial Nominee, Hubert. H. Humphrey, Minnesota senator, 1976
Past Positions
- Kagan Binder, PLLC, partner, Stillwater, MN, 2011-2024
- Faegre & Benson, partner, Minneapolis, MN, 2001-2011
- 3M Company, Intellectual Property Counsel, St. Paul, MN,1992-2001
- Marshall, O’Toole, Murray, and Gerstein, associate, Chicago, IL,1988-1992
- The Upjohn Company, patent attorney, Kalamazoo, MI,1986-1988
Professional Associations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association, Corporate Practice Committee, Past Chair
- Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
- Minnesota State Bar